tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48284077548193881992017-07-29T10:30:45.712+02:00The Hill ChroniclesThe Hillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341045996609971483noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4828407754819388199.post-86135238042061332172011-01-08T22:02:00.000+01:002011-01-08T22:02:30.169+01:00Spring Fever<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, I officially have Spring Fever!&nbsp; Yesterday was in the mid 50s and today we made it to 60 degrees and sunny.&nbsp; It was beautiful out!&nbsp; It was nice to open the windows and air the house out.&nbsp; It was also too nice to sit inside all day.&nbsp; The kids played in the yard and I grilled ribs.&nbsp; It was so nice to be outside and in the yard again.&nbsp; The sad part to this is, I'm sure there is a snow storm or two till in storm for us this winter/spring.&nbsp; But I an excited about spring getting here!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVPOT8N5rDg/TSjQE2z-K6I/AAAAAAAAAB4/puVQy-tvemg/s400/Alexis+4YR+Jan+11+%25284%2529.jpg" width="343" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVPOT8N5rDg/TSjQWwo6_vI/AAAAAAAAACA/7__eSzvARdU/s1600/Cloie+1YR+Jan+11+%25286%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVPOT8N5rDg/TSjQWwo6_vI/AAAAAAAAACA/7__eSzvARdU/s400/Cloie+1YR+Jan+11+%25286%2529.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVPOT8N5rDg/TSjQO3eNA3I/AAAAAAAAAB8/lZIZzoj6Pyo/s1600/Bo+Jan10+%252827%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVPOT8N5rDg/TSjQO3eNA3I/AAAAAAAAAB8/lZIZzoj6Pyo/s400/Bo+Jan10+%252827%2529.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>The Hillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341045996609971483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4828407754819388199.post-9328214763990242832011-01-04T22:26:00.000+01:002011-01-04T22:26:19.691+01:00We're BackWow!&nbsp; Where does the time go.&nbsp; I can't believe its been almost a year since I've posted on here.&nbsp; So, we'll play a little catch-up.&nbsp; Cloie turned 1 in June.&nbsp; Kyle stared a new job in July as an FTD instructor.&nbsp; Lexy turned 4 in Sept.&nbsp; And we've survived another Christmas / New Years in Germany.<br /><br />On that note, its 2011!&nbsp; I finally just got it engraved in my brain to write 2010 on everything.... time to start the learning process.&nbsp; Speaking of learning, Kyle finished his associates degree in Avionic Systems back in Oct.&nbsp; He will be starting his bachelors Jan 20th.&nbsp; It will be a trying time for the next two years working a full time job and being a full time student, but it will be worth it in the end!<br /><br />We have alot to look forward to this Spring.&nbsp; First off, warm weather! :)&nbsp; Also Kyle will be going TDY back to Texas, again, but this time as an instructor not a student.&nbsp; After his TDY we are going HOME for vacation!&nbsp; We are so excited about going home! Especially since its been a year and a half since we've been home.&nbsp; We are also planing some trips here in Europe this year that we are really excited about too!<br /><br />Ok, enough catch up for now.&nbsp; We are going to try to keep up with this blogging thing this year! :)The Hillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341045996609971483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4828407754819388199.post-91645655647343301212010-04-06T20:55:00.000+02:002010-04-06T20:55:43.624+02:00The Honesty & Intelligence of AlexisToday I took Alexis across the street to the playground.&nbsp; When we arrived there were two other children already there.&nbsp; A little girl who was probably 4 or 5 and a little boy who was probably 5 or 6.&nbsp; Alexis, being the outgoing little girl she is, immediately.&nbsp; They were taller and a little quicker than her, so she kept yelling, "Hey Kids, wait for me."&nbsp; Finally the little boy turned around and said, "We're not kids, we're bigger than you" and instantly Alexis fired back "But I'm smarter".&nbsp; The little boy turned and walked away, I chuckled, and then had to explain to Alexis that that probably wasn't the nicest way to say it, but had to give her a high-five for her quick wit!&nbsp;<br /><br />Later today, Alexis and I ran to the Commissary to get some firewood and marshmallows.&nbsp; We went the to "Do-It-Yourself" checkout.&nbsp; At the end of the purchase the computer tells you, "Please use the pin pad below and press the enter button when finished."&nbsp; After the computer finished, Alexis loudly and sarcastically says, "I'll push your enter button."<br /><br />Oh the joys of having 2 wonderful children!&nbsp; They keep us busy but we love you Alexis &amp; Cloie!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVPOT8N5rDg/S7uDo1mmouI/AAAAAAAAAA0/_3X74dsTjH4/s1600/Alexis+3Y+Mar10+%289%29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVPOT8N5rDg/S7uDo1mmouI/AAAAAAAAAA0/_3X74dsTjH4/s320/Alexis+3Y+Mar10+%289%29.jpg" /></a></div>The Hillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341045996609971483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4828407754819388199.post-31805804110854643802010-04-03T20:50:00.000+02:002010-04-03T20:50:58.041+02:00Missing CarpetSo many things we take for granted until we don't have them anymore.&nbsp; For example....<br /><br />CARPET <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://interiordeco.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/pid-wool-carpet-hell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="http://interiordeco.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/pid-wool-carpet-hell.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />For some reason every European house we've been in / lived in they are all tiles floors, wood floors, or tile and wood floors.&nbsp; No carpet.&nbsp; There are both pros and cons to this:<br />Pros: Easy Clean ups, easy potting training.<br />Cons: Hard, cold, and Tiles and wood floors can become extremely slippery.&nbsp; Unfortunately these slippery floors led to Krystal falling (while caring a large load of clean laundry) and landing on her wrist.&nbsp; So not only was there clean cloths decorating the shelves, lamps, and floor in our bedroom, but she also broke her wrist.&nbsp;<br /><br />So the next time you think it would be nice to rip out all your carpet and install tiles or wooden planks, think, "Is it really worth broken bones?" LOL<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fotosearch.com/bthumb/CSP/CSP149/k1497654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.fotosearch.com/bthumb/CSP/CSP149/k1497654.jpg" /></a></div>The Hillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341045996609971483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4828407754819388199.post-70823679593619958992010-03-31T12:27:00.000+02:002010-03-31T12:27:17.123+02:00So Thankful He Died for Us!♫&nbsp;&nbsp; <i>In Christ alone my hope is found <br />He is my light, my strength, my song <br />This Cornerstone, this solid ground <br />Firm through the fiercest drought and storm <br />What heights of love, what depths of peace <br />When fears are stilled, when strivings cease <br />My Comforter, my All in All <br />Here in the love of Christ I stand <br /><br />"In Christ alone, who took on flesh </i> <i><br />Fullness of God in helpless babe <br />This gift of love and righteousness <br />Scorned by the ones He came to save <br />‘Til on that cross as Jesus died <br />The wrath of God was satisfied <br />For every sin on Him was laid <br />Here in the death of Christ I live <br /><br />There in the ground His body lay </i> <i><br />Light of the world by darkness slain <br />Then bursting forth in glorious Day <br />Up from the grave He rose again <br />And as He stands in victory <br />Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me <br />For I am His and He is mine <br />Bought with the precious blood of Christ <br /><br />No guilt in life, no fear in death </i> <i><br />This is the power of Christ in me <br />From life’s first cry to final breath <br />Jesus commands my destiny <br />No power of hell, no scheme of man <br />Can ever pluck me from His hand <br />‘til He returns or calls me home <br />Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand"</i>&nbsp; ♫<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - Newsboys 'In Christ Alone'<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVPOT8N5rDg/S7MjRFcNFEI/AAAAAAAAAAs/dJeE5q9w5CY/s1600/Lilly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NVPOT8N5rDg/S7MjRFcNFEI/AAAAAAAAAAs/dJeE5q9w5CY/s320/Lilly.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>The Hillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341045996609971483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4828407754819388199.post-43379696962664339902010-03-28T20:56:00.002+02:002010-03-28T20:59:07.546+02:00Blogging vs WebdesignWell, here we are, I finally created a blog.&nbsp; I have always been against "blogs" because I can write HTML code and have always designed/managed a website for our family.&nbsp; Unfortunately, web design is a constant learning process and takes large amounts of time.&nbsp; It also limited anyone else from making updates/posts because of these reasons.<br /><br />SO, I finally decided to make a blog so Krystal and I can both create post and it can be done alot quicker than editing an entire website.<br /><br />So here's our first post!&nbsp; We look forward to adding "glimpses" into our family's life through posts and pictures.&nbsp; We hope you enjoy!<br /><br />- The Hills<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVPOT8N5rDg/S6-mAHZbEVI/AAAAAAAAAAM/_WnRoF9cLMU/s1600/blogging.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NVPOT8N5rDg/S6-mAHZbEVI/AAAAAAAAAAM/_WnRoF9cLMU/s320/blogging.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>The Hillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341045996609971483noreply@blogger.com0